A crazy couple of weeks

We have had a few crazy weeks. We have been to the doctor/hospital about 9 times (it will be about 15 time over the course of 4 weeks). We went to Lakeside Bible camp. And we worked on the house.
The reason for all of the doctors visits started wit a visit to the doctor because Ethan had been having diarea for 3-4 months (poor little guy). For which he had some tests done and was refered to a specialist at Swedish in Seattle. Where we found out that his blood work showe 98% that he had Celiac Disease (can not eat any gluten because it causes damage to his body... a life long thing). So, after hearing from the specialist on Wednesday he went in on Friday for surgery to take 6 biopsys to confirm celiac disease. We were blessed that my parents were able to fly up to watch the big boys while we were at the hospital with him. Today on Ethan's 3rd birthday the doctor called to confirm that yes indeed it was Celiac disease.
The other reason for the doctors/hospital visits was Lucas injured (cut open his arm) on a water slide while we were at Lakeside Bible camp. The hospital on Whidbey Island was an experience in and of it's self never to be repeated. After having the stitches removed at our doctor's office 3 days later the cut opened up again so yet another visit to the doctor.
We went to Lakeside Bible camp's family week because Sean was teaching. He taught 10 times. The kids had a blast! I would reccomend it to any family with kids. There is lots for the kids to do and very low stress. While Sean was teaching they had VBS for the kids. They had lots of fun in the lake.
We also went to Deception Pass this past weekend. The weather was great.
On the home improvement front... we had our patio pours, removed a stump, and finished painting the outside... only a few more things... hopefully we can list it soon... as the Lord wills... He knows what is best.
Here are few pictures from the last couple of weeks.
The Patio...



The Stump removal (Gil & Sean taking it out)...

Brave Little Ethan...




Lakeside Bible Camp...








Deception Pass...






Just because I think she is cute...

Blueberry Picking

Last Wednesday Micah and I when blueberry picking. We had a great time. It was fun to spend time with just Micah. He is a fun kid. We talked the whole time. He was great a picking the berries. We picked 29 pounds in about an hours. The berries were especially large because we have had such a warm/sunny spring and summer. There were also lots of berries on the bushes because of the heat wave the previous week (not many people came out to pick berries in the heat).

Mukilteo Beach

We went to Mukilteo beach last Tuesday for a church beach service. We hadn't been to the beach in a few years. They have added a great park and covered area. So we decided this last Sunday to take the kids back again. These are pictures from both of these times.

My Least favorite Job

So potty training is my least favorite part of being a mom. Well it has begun now with Ethan. I wish it was only a one day thing...at least it doesn't last forever.

Forest Park

On Wednesday we met some friends from church at Forest park. Time flies when you are there because there is so much to do. The kids had fun playing on the playground, in the water park, and at the petting "zoo" just a few animals. And the best part is that it is all free.

Keeping Cool

While it has been hot we have been trying to stay cool. We went to my sister Ali's pool at here apartment complex. It was really nice to get cool when it was 95 in the house and 106 outside.

Eliza in July

Here are some pictures of Eliza this month!!!! She's getting big really fast.
Here she is sucking her thumb while asleep. She was sleeping 11-12 hours at night now she is down to 8 or 9.

Another dress made by grammy Lynn.


Her bathing suit (a shower gift).


This dress is from the Beals. Jason even picked it out. We miss you Steph and Jason.

Grammy Lynn Dress

Sean's mom made this super cute dress for Eliza.

Eliza's 1st 4th of July

This is just a cute picture of Eliza. We just stayed home for the 4th. Eliza also had her 2 1/2 month check-up. She is 12 lbs 13 ozs. She is 24". She is 90% weight and 95% height. Poor baby had to have 3 shots today!!! She slept 9 1/2 hours last night. Her record is Saturday night 10 1/2 hours. I had to wake her up to get her ready for church that morning. It was a crazy surprise.

Play date with the Hall kids

While Mike & Irene moved into their new home I watched their kids. All of the kids had fun frosting cupcakes and playing in the sprinklers. Julia had to borrow some swim clothes. She wasn't too sure about wearing boy clothes but, this way she stayed cool.